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Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are constantly launching attacks against Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. These attacks target Saudi Arabia's civilian airports and vital infrastructures.
US President Trump answered questions from members of the press in the garden of the White House before his departure for New York.
Trump: "What do you think about the Houthis' attack on Riyadh Airport?" "This is not good, it is not a good thing at all. I am not happy with it." he replied.
Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been carrying out attacks with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the capital Riyadh and many other regions in Saudi Arabia for some time.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia announced that 3 people died and 36 people were injured in the Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport in the city of Abha in the south of the country and King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Saudi Arabia will strengthen its air defense systems against Houthi attacks.
Likely · Within weeks
Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Emir Abdullah Rizai responded to US Außenminister Marco Rubio's statements about the Persian Empire with the historical example of Roman Emperor Valerian kneeling before Shapur I. Rizai criticized Rubio's 'clash of civilizations' discourse and said that he should learn from the repetition of history. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf also commented on Rubio's statements and stated that throughout history, invaders have returned in shame.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency of State called the UNSC to an emergency meeting and requested international protection due to the increase in Israeli attacks. While 19 attacks took place during the olive harvest season in the West Bank, the Palestinian Red Crescent announced that a 32-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli soldiers in Hebron and his body was taken.
US President Donald Trump held a press conference on the White House lawn before leaving for New York and said he personally approved the public execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan. He also talked about the diesel fuel agreement between the USA and Russia and thanked Putin.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama caused buildings to be damaged, power outages, flights to be stopped and people to take to the streets in panic. USGS reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 12.6 km and that there may be casualties. Power was cut in six states, schools were closed, and the Panama Canal remained operating. The tsunami threat is over.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks of Houthi groups in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha and Riyadh airports and emphasized that civilian targets increased tensions in the region. The ministry stated that the conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and emphasized solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran strongly condemned the attacks and said that new conflicts in the region should be prevented. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia, 3 people were killed and 36 people were injured in the attacks.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the Pitaloza Arriba region at the southern tip of Panama occurred at a depth of 10 km and was felt in Panama City. After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued and thousands of people were evacuated to open areas. Cracks in buildings were reported in the provinces of Herrera and Los Santos, and structural damage to historic mosques and public buildings in the city of Penonome in Cocle. SINAPROC stated that there were no casualties or injuries. After the earthquake, more than 30 aftershocks were recorded, metro services were stopped and infrastructure checks continued.